Revised Closed Session City Council

REVISED

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

FOR

Monday, October 26, 2026, AT 10:00 AM

CITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 12 TH FLOOR

202 “C” STREET

SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

Virtual Participation: https://sandiego.gov/councilmtg

To join by telephone: Dial 1-669 254 5252 + input Webinar ID: 160 943 0466

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NOTE : In accordance with the San Diego City Council Permanent Rules for Noticing and Conduct of Closed Session Meetings, adopted by Resolution No. R-310153 on December 8, 2015, a portion of the regular open meeting agenda of the City Council has been reserved for City Attorney comment, public comment, and City Council discussion of the content of this Closed Session Agenda. Public testimony for this Closed Session Agenda will be taken today during the 10:00 a.m. Council meeting. Court records about existing litigation are available to the public on the San Diego Superior Court’s Website http://www.sdcourt.ca.gov and Register of Actions http://odyroa.sdcourt.ca.gov .

Public Comment Time: One (1) minute per item, up to a maximum of three (3) minutes if there are three or more items.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1):

CS-1 Debrah Hartwick v. City of San Diego

San Diego Superior Court No. 25CU021905C

Risk Management Department Claim File No. 38453

DCA Assigned: R. C. Harris

This case arises from an alleged trip and fall on the sidewalk at or near 5127 Mission Boulevard that occurred on September 22, 2024. The City Attorney will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation, pursuant to California Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1):

CS-2 Victoria Hayes, et al. v. City of San Diego

San Diego Superior Court 24CU026085C

Risk Management Department Claim File No. 35276

CDCA Assigned: K. L. McGeehan

Outside Counsel: C. Swiss, Esq. and R. Altomare, Esq., Collins + Collins, LLP

This case arises from a San Diego Police Department vehicle pursuit on December 23, 2023, where the suspect’s vehicle collided with another causing the deaths of two minor children. The City Attorney’s Office will update the Mayor and City Council on the status of the litigation and seek direction.